EnCrypted Recommended Software
At the knowledgelab I intend to introduce to GPG. GPG is a free, open-source software which is compatible with the commercial PGP. PGP means "Pretty Good Privacy". GPG means "GNU Privacy Guard". GNU refers to an open-source licenzing model.
Encryption Software
If you use
- MacOS, I recommend using MAC GPG,
- Windows, I recommend using Windows Privacy Tray
- Any other, I recommend looking at the official GPG Download Homepage.
Well, this software (above) gives you the possibility to do everything. In practice however, you might find it "nice" to have another front-end, an easier to use user interface.
Front Ends
People who use Mozilla (Internet browser) or Thunderbird (Email client) could use Enigmail. You can find other front ends at the official GPG Front End Homepage.
Usage
When you install the software(s) you will be asked (WinPT) or you have to do it yourself: Create your GPG key. Learn here how_to_use_GPG (What is a key, and intro to the most relevant concepts)! :-)
Main Page EnCrypted - Recommended relevant software - How_to_use_GPG - More introductionary texts - Privacy in the Internet - The GNU Privacy Handbook